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Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410 vs Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen)

Full Smart Doorbells comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
Data from the official Aqara and Google sites.
2026 verdict
Keeping doorbell video without a monthly plan is where the Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410 pulls clearly ahead of the Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen), and it is the better smart doorbell of the two.
Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410
Winner
Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410
$133.99$144.998% OFFPrime exclusive deal
Buy on Amazon USA
It records 24/7 to a microSD card with 7 days of free cloud, streams over RTSP, recognises familiar faces for free, works with Apple Home as well as Google Home, and doubles as a Zigbee, Thread and Matter hub, with a chime in the box and the option of battery power. The Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen) is usually cheaper, owners review it more warmly, and it detects packages, animals and vehicles as well as people, with HDR video and custom ringtones, but 24/7 history and familiar faces need Nest Aware. Choose the Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410 for local recording and a multi-platform smart home, and the Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen) for a Google home that values its alerts.
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FeatureAqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen)Winner
Price$133.99$146.75Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410
Rating3.94.3Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen)
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home AssistantGoogle Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home AssistantAqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410
HubZigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter BridgeNoneAqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410
AlertsMotion, People, Packages, Familiar FacesMotion, People, Packages, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar FacesGoogle Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen)
Voice ChangingYESNOAqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410
Automatic RepliesYESNOAqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFiTie
StorageMicroSD Card Slot, CloudInternal, CloudTie
Customizable Motion ZonesYESYESTie
Outdoor Custom RingtoneYESYESTie

What the differences mean

Recording without a plan

The Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410 records 24/7 to a microSD card of up to 512GB, adds 7 days of free cloud and streams over RTSP. The Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen) keeps 3 hours of free event clips and needs Nest Aware for continuous history.

Smart home hub and platforms

The Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410 is a Zigbee coordinator, a Thread border router and a Matter bridge, and adds Apple Home to Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant. The Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen) has no hub role and no Apple Home support.

Smart alerts

The Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen) detects people, packages, animals and vehicles, but charges for familiar faces. The Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410 detects people and familiar faces for free, but not packages, animals or vehicles.

Video

The Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410 records 2K across 175 degrees horizontally. The Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen) records HD with HDR in a tall 145 degree frame. Both see in black and white at night.

Power and chime

The Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410 runs wired or on six AA batteries and includes a chime. The Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen) is wired-only and has no chime in the box.

Which one to buy if

Winner
Aqara

Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410

8% OFF
Prime exclusive deal
$133.99
$144.99
Buy on Amazon USA
  • + Price: $133.99
  • + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant
  • + Hub: Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge
  • - Rating: 3.9 vs 4.3
  • - Alerts: Motion, People, Packages, Familiar Faces vs Motion, People, Packages, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces
Google

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen)

18% OFF
Prime exclusive deal
$146.75
$179.99
Buy on Amazon USA
  • + Rating: 4.3
  • + Alerts: Motion, People, Packages, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces
  • - Price: $146.75 vs $133.99
  • - Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant

What owners say

Owners of both doorbells bring up speed first: notifications and live video that arrive within seconds, which many of them had not seen from earlier doorbells, and both groups describe an easy install on existing wiring. Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410 owners single out Apple Home Secure Video, recording to microSD with no plan and the built-in Matter hub; they complain about buggy software, such as face recognition that broke alerts until a reset, thin documentation, unhelpful support and a panel that is awkward to open for batteries. Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen) owners talk about precise zones and package alerts, including when a parcel is picked up, and the ring on Google speakers and a Nest Hub; their gripes are tiny wiring screws, no chime in the box and paying Nest Aware for 24/7 history.

Frequently Asked Questions

Aqara G410 vs Nest Doorbell: which is better?

The Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410, for most smart homes. It records locally without a plan, recognises faces for free, supports Apple Home and doubles as a Zigbee, Thread and Matter hub. The Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen) is cheaper and better at package, animal and vehicle alerts.

Does the Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410 work with Google Home?

Yes. The Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410 works with Google Home, Alexa, Apple Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant. The Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen) works with the same platforms except Apple Home.

Do the Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410 and the Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen) need a subscription?

The Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410 does not: it records 24/7 to microSD and includes 7 days of cloud. The Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen) works without one, with 3 hours of free event clips, but 24/7 history and familiar faces require Nest Aware.

Which doorbell comes with a chime?

The Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410 includes a chime repeater. The Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen) has none in the box and connects to an existing mechanical chime or rings through a Nest speaker or Hub.

Who should buy the Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410?

Apple Home and Matter households, and anyone who wants 24/7 local recording and face recognition with no subscription, including homes without doorbell wiring.

Who should buy the Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen)?

Google Home users with doorbell wiring who want reliable package, animal and vehicle alerts at a lower price and are comfortable with Nest Aware for longer history.

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